Hopedale Junior-Senior High School senior Ari Levine has been recognized for an exceptional year of leadership and service, earning the prestigious Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) President’s Award for Leadership.

Each year, M.A.S.S. presents its Senior Student Leadership Scholarship Award to an outstanding student from the district led by the organization’s current president. This year, the scholarship was awarded in honor of Hopedale’s own superintendent, Karen Crebase, making the recognition especially meaningful for our community.

“Ari exemplifies what it means to be a student leader,” said Crebase. “His voice, commitment, and integrity have made a lasting impact on our schools.”

Ari Levine, Hopedale Junior-Senior High School, was one of three recipients of a $3,000 college scholarship from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents. Source: www.massupt.org

Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, Levine has served as the student representative to the Hopedale School Committee, where he played a vital role in bridging communication between students and district leadership. In that role, he contributed to important district initiatives, including participation in school council efforts, NEASC accreditation tours and presentations, and the superintendent search process through tours, focus groups, interviews, and site visits.

Beyond his formal leadership roles, Levine has been involved in the school community. He serves as president of LOOP, vice president of the Spanish Honor Society, and is an active member of both the National Honor Society and Math National Honor Society. He has also dedicated time to tutoring fellow students, further demonstrating his commitment to supporting his peers.

Levine’s leadership extends beyond Hopedale as well. He has represented the community as a member of State Senator Ryan Fattman’s Senate Youth Council, engaging in civic discussions and state-level initiatives.

In addition to his academic and leadership accomplishments, Levine has built an extraordinary athletic career as a standout member of the Hopedale track and field team. A team captain, he is a four-time school record holder, three-time team MVP, four-time Field Athlete of the Year, and a ten-time conference champion. His achievements have earned him recognition as a multiple Daily News All-Star, three-time Central Mass All-Star, and more than a dozen conference All-Star selections. His athletic accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Levine has been featured in the Milford Daily News and recognized on Channel 5 News.

In announcing this year’s scholarship recipients, M.A.S.S. Executive Director Mary Bourque praised the honorees: “Our work is ultimately about ensuring student success. We are thrilled to support outstanding graduates from the Class of 2026 with these scholarships. They have demonstrated impressive leadership skills in their schools and in their communities, and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.”

As he prepares to graduate and attend West Point, Ari Levine leaves behind a legacy of service, excellence, and leadership that will continue to inspire future generations of Hopedale students.